Business Model Government Intellectual Property Venture Capital 
Steve Blank
JANUARY 17, 2023
Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. But these look for founders who have a technical or business model insight and a team.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 4, 2022
According to my experience and this Motley Fool article from a few years ago, the challenge is very real, with around half of all new businesses no longer existing after five years. Apply for contests and business grants. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.”
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 6, 2019
According to a well-researched Motly Fool report, the challenge is very real, since around half of all businesses fail in the first five years. The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 30, 2019
According to my experience and a this Motley Fool article, the challenge is very real, with around half of all new businesses no longer existing after five years. Apply for contests and business grants. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with 90% of new ventures that don't attract investors failing within the first three years. Apply for contests and business grants. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 14, 2014
According to a Gompers and Lerner study, the challenge is very real, with a majority of new ventures that don''t attract investors failing within the first three years. Apply for contests and business grants. Consider licensing your product or intellectual property, and “white labeling.” Commit to a major customer.
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